Virat Kohli, famend for his cricketing prowess, has made a notable shift in his soccer allegiance. Beforehand an avid supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo and his varied groups, Kohli has now declared Manchester Metropolis as his present favorite soccer membership. The shocking revelation emerged throughout a candid dialog together with his spouse, actor Anushka Sharma.
From Ronaldo to Manchester Metropolis: A New Fandom
Regardless of a historical past of supporting Ronaldo’s former golf equipment like Manchester United and Actual Madrid, in addition to his present workforce Al Nassr, Kohli has redirected his soccer affection in the direction of the reigning Premier League and Champions League champions, Manchester Metropolis. The Indian cricket legend cited a latest pleasant expertise with the membership as a think about his newfound assist.
“My favourite football club right now is Manchester City because they are very sweet and they invited us recently, and we had a lot of fun,” Kohli shared throughout the interplay. This revelation marks a departure from his earlier inclination to assist groups based mostly on Ronaldo’s involvement.
The Ronaldo Connection and Previous Favorites
In response to Anushka’s inquiry about his soccer preferences earlier than this transformation, Kohli humorously said, “Wherever Ronaldo played, since he has left the Premier League, now I support Manchester City.” Beforehand, Ronaldo performed for Manchester United within the Premier League till his transfer to Al Nassr final yr.
As Kohli embraces his newfound soccer favorite, Manchester Metropolis, the Pep Guardiola-led facet is performing exceptionally properly within the present Premier League season. Sitting on the prime of the 2023–24 factors desk, Metropolis has accrued 27 factors from 11 matches, showcasing their prowess within the English top-flight.
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